Tourists Flock to Doi Inthanon and Samet Nang Chee for New Year’s Sunrise Spectacle
CHIANG MAI: Kiew Mae Pan Viewpoint in Doi Inthanon National Park is drawing large crowds of tourists eager to witness the first light of the year. Both locals and international visitors are flocking to the scenic spot, resulting in a bustling road lea…
Tens of Thousands Gather for Sacred Calendar and New Year Blessings in Saraburi
SARABURI: Tens of thousands of people gathered at the temple of Luang Pho Samret Saksit in Saraburi Province to receive a sacred calendar, believed to bring good fortune for the New Year 2568. This annual event draws visitors not only from Saraburi bu…
Phang Nga Residents Celebrate New Year with Traditional Boat Floating Ceremony
PHANG NGA: Residents of Bang Muang Subdistrict in Phang Nga Province participated in a traditional merit-making event by floating boats to ward off bad luck and welcome the new year 2568. This ceremony, practiced by the Moken villagers for hundreds of…
Heavy Traffic on Mittraphap Road as Holidaymakers Return to Bangkok
PAK CHONG: The last day of the New Year holiday has resulted in heavy traffic on Mittraphap Road in the Pak Chong District, as travelers make their way back to Bangkok. Despite the congestion, traffic continues to move steadily, albeit at reduced spee…
Japanese Tourist Apologizes After Confrontation with Chiang Mai Police Over Sky Lantern
CHIANG MAI: A Japanese tourist, who attempted to release a prohibited sky lantern on Kotchasan Road in Chiang Mai, was involved in an altercation with a police officer. The incident escalated when the tourist grabbed the officer by the collar, prompti…